Windsor By-law 148-2025, s. 5.2.6 — Foundations In every building or structure, the foundations, piers, posts or other similar supports shall be maintained in good repair and structurally sound. Where necessary, foundation walls shall be extended to a depth of 1,070 mm below finish grade, provided with subsoil drains at the footings, shored, waterproofed, and treated or repaired to prevent moisture penetration or footing settlement. Every foundation wall, basement, cellar or crawlspace shall be maintained so as to protect the building against deterioration, including that due to weather, water entry, dry rot, and infestation by rodents, vermin or insects. The perimeter of slab on grade type foundations shall be maintained to prevent rodent infestation
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Foundations In every building or structure, the foundations, piers, posts or other similar supports shall be maintained in good repair and structurally sound. Where necessary, foundation walls shall be extended to a depth of 1,070 mm below finish grade, provided with subsoil drains at the footings, shored, waterproofed, and treated or repaired to prevent moisture penetration or footing settlement. Every foundation wall, basement, cellar or crawlspace shall be maintained so as to protect the building against deterioration, including that due to weather, water entry, dry rot, and infestation by rodents, vermin or insects. The perimeter of slab on grade type foundations shall be maintained to prevent rodent infestation.
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- 5.2.4 Structural Every part of a property shall be maintained in a structurally sound condition so as to be capable of sustaining its own weight, the loads due to the use and occupancy, and the loads imposed by natural causes such as wind, rain and snow as set out in the Building Code regulations made under Section 34 of the Act
- 5.2.5 Structural Engineer's Report Where, in the opinion of the Officer, there is doubt as to the structural condition or adequacy of the building or part thereof, the Officer may order that a building or structure or part thereof be examined by a professional engineer qualified to perform such inspections and licensed to practice as an engineer in Ontario, at the owner’s expense, and that a written report, which may include drawings detailing recommended remedial work, be provided to the Officer
- 5.2.7 Exterior Walls All exterior walls shall be maintained in a watertight condition and in good repair so that they remain straight, level and plumbed (unless otherwise designed), presenting an appearance that is uniform and neat in the opinion of the Officer and free from any damaged, defective, unsecured or deteriorated materials and any conditions that may result in the infestation of rodents, vermin or insects
- 5.2.8 Exterior Doors & Windows Exterior doors, windows and skylights shall be maintained in good repair and weather tight. Rotted and defective doors, door frames, window frames, sashes and casings shall be renewed and defective door and window hardware, weather stripping, caulking and broken glass shall be replaced. Repairs to windows shall be
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